The Press Box

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One Year Without Evan Gershkovich With Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker Mar 28, 2024

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Hello media consumers! Bryan speaks with Emma Tucker, the Wall Street Journal editor-in-chief, on the anniversary of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's imprisonment in Russia, the type of reporter he is, the charges against him, and more. (3:28).

Then, Bryan gives some brief thoughts on the Ronna McDaniel–NBC News affair (20:57).

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Emma Tucker

Producers: Eduardo Ocampo and Brian H. Waters

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Reporting the Shohei Ohtani Saga, The Washington Post’s Kim Mulkey Story, and ESPN’s Future With Jason Gay. Mar 27, 2024

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Hello media consumers! Bryan welcomes Jason Gay of The Wall Street Journal this week as David Shoemaker is out on assignment. They discuss week two of Shohei Ohtani’s saga and how the fanbase of his former team, the Los Angeles Angels, are reacting (2:20). Then they discuss Kim Mulkey’s response to the “unpublished” story coming from The Washington Post (17:04). Lastly, they talk about the new ESPN documentary and what this means as far as the future of the company is concerned (31:17).

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Jason Gay

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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LeBron James Is a Podcaster, the Shohei Ohtani Affair, and Covering the Royals with Jay Caspian Kang and Ellie Hall Mar 22, 2024

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On the Final Edition, Bryan has two guests for you! First, he speaks with his former teammate Jay Caspian Kang of The New Yorker. They kick off the show by discussing the gambling story involving Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara (1:32). Then they talk about LeBron’s ventures into the podcasting space with JJ Reddick (15:17). Last, they discuss the first round of March Madness and the reaction from Oakland’s head coach Greg Kampe after their upset win over Kentucky (38:40).

Then Bryan talks with Ellie Hall, who discusses the royal family and how they are covered by the British press (40:34).

This podcast was recorded before the announcement that Princess Kate Middleton has been diagnosed with cancer.

Then, David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guests: Jay Caspian Kang and Ellie Hall

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The Media Slips Into a Warm Bloodbath, the Craziest Scoops of NFL Free Agency, and the Twilight of Investigative Journalism. Mar 18, 2024

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Bryan and David kick off the show discussing a think piece in the Semafor from Max Tani on how hard it is to get a tough story out there (0:52), plus some good news about ‘Sports Illustrated’ (14:12). Then they discuss Donald Trump using the word “bloodbath” while campaigning in Dayton, Ohio (15:50). In the Notebook Dump, they discuss some of the funny tweets surrounding NFL free agency (27:45), as well as ‘New York Times’ obituaries and who meets the bar to get one (31:53), followed by this week’s media test (0:00)

Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Aaron Rodgers 2024, Don Lemon–Elon Musk, the Vibes Beat, and 'The Girls on the Bus' With The Washington Post’s Kara Voght Mar 14, 2024

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On the Final Edition, Bryan is joined by Kara Voght of The Washington Post. They kick off the show with the Venn diagram of sports, politics, and media as they discuss Aaron Rodgers's potential vice presidential candidacy in support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (1:50). Then they discuss Don Lemon’s interview with Elon Musk and what led to the end of their partnership (13:20). Later, they give an official review of 'The Girls on the Bus' and discuss how the reporters are portrayed on the show (23:37). Bryan closes by asking Kara rapid-fire questions about her career, including how she covers the vibes beat (47:18).

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Kara Voght

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Oscars Observations, a State of the Union U-Turn, a Royal Photo Scandal, and the Fate of ‘Good Morning Football.’ Mar 11, 2024

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Bryan and David kick off the show by discussing highlights and bad moments from the Oscars (00:56). Then get into this week’s topics, starting with President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address (24:04). Then they get into the Notebook Dump with the Royal Photo Scandal and the Princess's response regarding her photo editing skills (38:50), the changes coming to ‘Good Morning Football’ (44:30), and Deadspin’s new owners (52:40). In the Media Piss Test, they react to Donald Trump’s love for Mark Robinson (53:59), and Kayla Ard’s—Utah State’s basketball coach—press conference (54:400).

Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The New York Times Leak Hunt, the Lousy State of NBA Discourse, and the ‘Madame Web’ Anti-Junket With The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner Mar 07, 2024

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On the Final Edition, Bryan is joined by The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner. They kick off the show by discussin the suggestions that NBA rookie Victor Wembanyama will want to be traded in the future. (1:38). Then they discuss whether or not The New York Times should investigate their own leaks (11:21). Later, they talk about Dakota Johnson trashing her latest movie … while it’s still in theaters (24:31), then talk Super Tuesday coverage on cable news (31:35). Bryan closes out with some rapid fire questions for Isaac about his career (34:15)

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Isaac Chotiner

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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'The Press Box' (Trailer) Mar 05, 2024

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The Media's Take on Caleb Williams, Remembering Chris Mortensen, the Case of Timothy Burke and Bryan’s Movie Debut Mar 04, 2024

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Bryan and David kick off the show with the announcement of Bryan’s movie debut (00:30). Then get into this week’s topics, starting from the NFL scouting combine and a discussion about what the media is saying about quarterback Caleb Williams ahead of the NFL draft (9:22). Afterwards, they discuss the legacy of the late Chris Mortenson (25:40). Later in the notebook dump, they discuss the case of Timothy Burke, the Joe Biden New Yorker profile, the fantasy booking of the Democratic convention, and politicians tweeting out sad polls (35:30).

Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Pitchfork’s Greatest Hits, Joe Biden Does Late Night, Richard Lewis Obits, and Revisiting 'The War Room' With Sean Fennessey Mar 01, 2024

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On the final edition, Sean Fennessey, The Ringer’s head of content, joins Bryan. They discuss President Joe Biden’s appearance on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' and how he addressed the concerns of his age (1:27). Then, they discuss Sean’s history with Pitchfork and its era of internet writing (13:32). Later, they discuss a couple of journalists who made headlines this week: Peter King with his departure (32:02) and Jon Stewart with his return (40:02).

They also talk about the different Richard Lewis obits online and what they learned about him (43:02). Bryan also has a couple of surprise questions for Sean regarding his career (47:25). And after a listener’s request, they review the movie 'The War Room' (52:43).

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Sean Fennessey

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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